Substitute - Long Term Sub Teacher ELL Gr. 3 (Soko) (SY26-27)

Chelsea Public Schools•Chelsea, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chelsea Public Schools is hiring a long-term substitute teacher for an ELL Grade 3 assignment. The position is available from November 2, 2026, to February 1, 2027. A long-term substitute reports to the assigned school and teaching position when a vacancy is projected to last more than 20 school days. The substitute may voluntarily attend school professional development. The role involves planning and delivering instruction, assessing student learning, maintaining a supportive and orderly classroom, and communicating with students, families, and colleagues. The teacher supports equitable learning opportunities for all students, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities, and follows district policies, curriculum standards, and instructional objectives. The school day is 6.5 hours, although it may be longer at schools with an extended day. The stated number of school days is 185.

Requirements

Possess an undergraduate degree.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention.
Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure appropriate to the grade and subject area.
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers.
Bilingual Spanish.
Dual certification in ESL and/or Moderate Disabilities.

Responsibilities

Plan and assess curriculum and instruction effectively.
Meet and instruct assigned students at designated locations and times.
Plan a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities as much as possible.
Make learning goals clear and use appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
Use innovative instructional approaches and strategies, including technology, to increase student learning and confidence.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement and behavior.
Guide students toward curriculum standards and establish lesson, unit, and project objectives that reflect those standards.
Implement the district’s mission, educational philosophy, instructional standards, and objectives.
Regularly assess and document student accomplishments and provide required progress reports.
Document student learning problems and seek assistance from district specialists as needed.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
Help administer policies and rules governing student conduct; establish reasonable classroom rules and maintain order fairly.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
Maintain and improve professional competence relevant to the assignment, grade, and subject area.
Attend required staff meetings.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships and open communication with students, colleagues, and parents about academic and behavioral progress.
Promote equity and appreciation of diversity, including strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans, and second-language learners.
Provide equal educational opportunities regardless of protected characteristics.
Support students with disabilities in a general education setting.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.